Elyes Saïdi: Morocco U-17 international signs pro deal with Auxerre

Morocco U-17 national team midfielder Elyes Saïdi has signed his first professional contract with Ligue 1 club Auxerre.

✍️ Arrivé au club en 2023 en provenance de Toulon, Elyes a signé son premier contrat pro jusqu’en juin 2️⃣0️⃣2️⃣9️⃣

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— AJ Auxerre (@AJA) May 13, 2026

The French club announced the siging of the professional contract on Wednesday, May 13 with the deal set to run until June 2029.

The idea to sign the youngster permanently comes after his impressive performances with the club’s youth teams as well as Auxerre B, the club’s reserve team that competes in the fifth tier of French football. Saidi also won the U-17 Africa Cup of Nations with Morocco last year and produced three assists from five matches at the 2025 FIFA U-17 World Cup.

La progression d’Elyes Saidi entre le premier match et celui d’hier est exceptionnelle… 🔥

Il a fait preuve de la force de caractère nécessaire pour réaliser un tel retour.👏👏 https://t.co/W6SpGrveof pic.twitter.com/tPzmSCmnbr

— Moroccan Foot Talents (@Moroccanfoot94) November 19, 2025

Saïdi joined Auxerre three years ago from his hometown club Toulon, and he has gone on to establish himself as one of the key talents of the youth set up.

The midfielder has produced a brilliant season with the U-19 squad, taking part in 11 matches, including 8 league games and 3 outings in the Gambardella Cup. Saïdi also made 5 appearances for the reserve team in the National 3 competition.

His current club reportedly rejected an offer from Arsenal to keep Saïdi on their books for the next few years.